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Iran - full evacuation of Tehran?

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Fitasafiddle1 · 17/06/2025 04:18

Genuinely finding it hard to sleep now having seen the news that Tehran - a population of 10 million are being urgently advised to leave. Is anyone else feeling very concerned (and nervous) watching what is now taking place in the ME? It is being reported that Israel have ‘full ariel control’ of Iran?

www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-has-full-control-of-tehrans-airspace-over-100-missile-launchers-destroyed-idf-says/

www.euronews.com/2025/06/17/trump-hints-at-major-israeli-offensive-as-he-urges-all-of-tehran-to-evacuate-immediately

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/liveblog/2025/6/17/live-israel-iran-trade-attacks-trump-orders-residents-of-tehran-to-flee

Blasts rock Tehran, Tel Aviv; Iran warns Israel of ‘devastating’ attacks

Blasts rock Tehran and sirens blare in Tel Aviv as hostilities between Iran and Israel continue for a fifth day.

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/liveblog/2025/6/17/live-israel-iran-trade-attacks-trump-orders-residents-of-tehran-to-flee

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AnonymousBleep · 17/06/2025 20:15

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 18:39

You need to read the history of the area.

When Israel occupied Gaza from 1967 until 2005 they had a booming market gardening and floristry business. They exported fruit & veg all over the world.

Israel pulled out in 2005 after international pressure was brought to bear.

Then the Palestinians looted the greenhouses. They used some of the irrigation pipes as rocket launchers to attack Israel.

See this from 2005 - https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna9331863

Rhodesia was described as the 'bread basket of Africa' until the British left and it became Zimbabwe. Should we still be there?

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 20:09

@MidnightScroller "when he could’ve just sent a strong message and saved thousands of lives and kept his country safe."

And what sort of a "strong message" do you think he could have sent and to who ?

NautilusLionfish · 17/06/2025 20:05

MidnightScroller · 17/06/2025 04:37

Agree with PP - this could be a pivotal moment for Iran and the world if the people can replace him with someone that represents them and can take their country back to where it was in the 70s and into the future again.

That said, I wonder how many Israelis are behind their probably megalomaniac leader. He has absolutely screwed Gaza, innocent Gazans and the global reputation of Israel into the ground when he could’ve just sent a strong message and saved thousands of lives and kept his country safe.

So while I’d rather believe he’s going to send a strong message to Iran, I actually think he could in fact nuke the whole place. At what point will Israelis rise up and get the leader they deserve?

whilst we have our problems here Id much rather be navigating these troubled times with calm and measured Kier Starmer at the helm than one of these over inflated egomaniacs like we see in so many other countries right now.

Probably megalomaniac? You mean definitely genocidal maniac.
How many are behind him? Well something like 82% of them want Gazans to leave. Many don't cate how many Gazans are killed or how.

Fitasafiddle1 · 17/06/2025 20:01

Amplepombear · 17/06/2025 19:52

He demanded to see an official warrant and when denied, he resisted like any American citizen should.

Why would a warrant be required for a straight forward arrest?! It’s only if they needed to search his property or office that a warrant would be required. An arrest can take place at any time without the need for a warrant. It was for assault.

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alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:55

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:53

The more you post the more I am
convinced you don’t know a lot about Israel’s foreign policies and involvements (pies)

Then enlighten me.

So what terrorist group do you think Israel is sponsoring?

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:53

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:47

Such as?

What pies?

The more you post the more I am convinced you don't understand what "State Sponsored Terrorism" is.

The more you post the more I am
convinced you don’t know a lot about Israel’s foreign policies and involvements (pies)

Amplepombear · 17/06/2025 19:52

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:51

He was arrested.

In a statement to the Guardian, assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin from the Department of Homeland Security said Lander “was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer”

He demanded to see an official warrant and when denied, he resisted like any American citizen should.

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:51

Amplepombear · 17/06/2025 19:48

Trump is about to bring ‘bigly’ piece to Iran while his Gestapo capture their own.

This is Brad Lander taken without warrant in front of the world from an American court. Bring on the regime change. 😂

He was arrested.

In a statement to the Guardian, assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin from the Department of Homeland Security said Lander “was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer”

Fitasafiddle1 · 17/06/2025 19:50

Amplepombear · 17/06/2025 18:27

This is the precise definition of whataboutery. Are you suggesting Israeli regime practices human rights and tolerance? The last time I checked, all international bodies were calling them out for their genocidal murderous actions.

So you are unable to list any democratic Islamic peaceful nations in the ME then? This is my understanding too. So we don’t really have any shining examples that we can work from. Most are autocratic and many are repressive states.

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Amplepombear · 17/06/2025 19:48

Trump is about to bring ‘bigly’ piece to Iran while his Gestapo capture their own.

This is Brad Lander taken without warrant in front of the world from an American court. Bring on the regime change. 😂

Iran - full evacuation of Tehran?
alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:47

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:40

They are absolutely guilty of it. They have their fingers in many pies.

Such as?

What pies?

The more you post the more I am convinced you don't understand what "State Sponsored Terrorism" is.

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:40

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:33

Then you will know that Israel is not guilty of it.

They are absolutely guilty of it. They have their fingers in many pies.

Amplepombear · 17/06/2025 19:40

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:31

Yes actually I do.

They don’t need to sponsor anything. They have USA’s backing (to use their weapons) so can do genocides openly.

Amplepombear · 17/06/2025 19:39

MistressoftheDarkSide · 17/06/2025 19:25

Anyone else watching the US press briefing?

They are briefing to say they have no briefing. I may have misunderstood but this is the gist of it.
Lol. Typical Trump bull.

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:33

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:31

Yes actually I do.

Then you will know that Israel is not guilty of it.

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:31

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:24

Do you actually know what "State Sponsored Terrorism" is ?

Yes actually I do.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 17/06/2025 19:31

It's live on Agenda Free TV now on YouTube. Mostly advice to US nationals on how to get out at the moment.

Twiglets1 · 17/06/2025 19:27

MistressoftheDarkSide · 17/06/2025 19:25

Anyone else watching the US press briefing?

No, what are they saying?

MistressoftheDarkSide · 17/06/2025 19:25

Anyone else watching the US press briefing?

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:24

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:22

Well I would question that…

Do you actually know what "State Sponsored Terrorism" is ?

Cecilia4848 · 17/06/2025 19:22

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:20

You are comparing apples and pears.

Israel doesn't produce State Sponsored Terrorism

Well I would question that…

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 19:20

nomas · 17/06/2025 18:58

How would you like it if people said that about Israel? That they brought this on themselves?

You are comparing apples and pears.

Israel doesn't produce State Sponsored Terrorism

ClockFront · 17/06/2025 18:59

Fitasafiddle1 · 17/06/2025 18:55

It is not disingenuous. I am not here to defend the government, I’m here to discuss what is happening.

You seem to be alluding to the idea that Gaza and Hamas are mere victims of Iraeli violence when you know this isn’t true. It’s a war not genocide. They are completely different.

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And my post was about the UK government. If you don’t want to defend it, don’t bother replying to my post.

nomas · 17/06/2025 18:58

alikelylass · 17/06/2025 18:56

Yes, and Iran has been bankrolling Hamas and Hezbollah as proxies to attack Israel, so they bought this on themselves

How would you like it if people said that about Israel? That they brought this on themselves?

ClockFront · 17/06/2025 18:58

Fitasafiddle1 · 17/06/2025 18:55

It is not disingenuous. I am not here to defend the government, I’m here to discuss what is happening.

You seem to be alluding to the idea that Gaza and Hamas are mere victims of Iraeli violence when you know this isn’t true. It’s a war not genocide. They are completely different.

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I would really appreciate it if you didn’t put words in my mouth. I have never ever described Hamas as victims. I have just posted that the leader of Hamas should rot in hell. Hamas doesn’t care about Palestinians anymore than that Netanyahu and his followers do. Read before you post, thanks.